Help finding a first Road Bike...?

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im buying my first road bike and i dont really know anything about them...
I just wanna buy something off ebay that is cheap but also good.
Like 200$ if possible...
I see lots of bikes on there and have no idea which ones are crap and which ones are really good!
Im planning on doing some triathalons with it and riding it around town for training.
If you could just tell me some:

Brands
Prices
what to look for
Other places to look besides ebay.
Or nething really?

Thanks!
 
Ok. First there is no "good quality" and "cheap", sorry.
Second there is no road bike you can ride on tri's for $200. Unless you are buying used, an entry level bike -- meaning of good quality and a reasonable price -- is going to be nearer to $900 than to $200. Check out the bicycle stores in your area and see what you like, and get them to help you on sizing. Check out craigslist.org and ebay for a gently used machine. A used bicycle should cost between 2/3 to 1/2 of the original price depending on condition -- If it is more than 5 years old it should be on the lesser side.

Take your time. Check out Trek, Giant, Cannondale, Raliegh, Fuji, Felt, Bianchi, Orbea, Specialized, and Professional (from a bike shop not Wal-Mart) Schwinn. You can do that on Google first. Then make your rounds of the bike stores. Ask them more questions as you have them. Bike shops are a wealth of knowledge. Read this web site to wet your appetite.
http://sheldonbrown.com/articles.html

Welcome to road cycling.
 
Look in your local bike shop or thrift store(for used ones(have it tuned up by a mechanic))
The only brand I would stay away from are huffys. Try to get a high end bike if you can, such as: Trek, Raleigh, Cannondale, or Specialized
 
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